Modern vinyl flooring is designed to click together and ‘float’ rather than the conventional gluing method. Floating vinyl flooring is designed to be able to move freely as a whole. As such, small gaps are normally left at the perimeters of the floor space to give you room to do so.

The natural movements of vinyl planks are so small that you hardly feel them under your feet! However, it is crucial not to restrict their natural movements. Otherwise, they could end up sagging in the future.

That being said, the voids in the floor would be unsightly if left exposed. This is where skirting boards and profiles come into play. Vinyl skirting may seem like an insignificant feature of a home’s interior design. However, its importance cannot be stressed enough. With features that complement your floor, here are four benefits of skirting boards in Singapore:

#1 protect the wall

Have you ever seen marks on the walls that were left over from very old furniture? Look at the marked areas and you may notice that in those particular areas, no skirting was installed. Vinyl skirting boards provide a functional space between the furniture, the floor and the wall. This is important for the long-term protection of the walls of your house.


#2 Cover gaps between the floor and the wall

Sometimes a home’s flooring can appear to have been installed improperly, as there are visible gaps between the floor and the wall. Before you call your contractor to blame them, know that the gaps were intentionally created to accommodate the expansion or contraction of the floor.

Skirting boards help cover these small gaps for an even floor surface and also keep water out. Made from completely waterproof vinyl material, the floor skirting ensures that your floor and wall foundations are unaffected by the negative impacts of moisture Singapore. Its vinyl material makes it resistant to termites as well.

Floor Gallery’s durable and moisture resistant range of Eco Resilient skirting boards is particularly well suited to the Singapore climate.




#3 beautify a home

Baseboards can make a world of difference to a blank piece of wall and brighten up a desolate house. Tastefully done, it can even be considered a highlight of home interior design. With PVC and vinyl skirting products coming in a wide range of colors and patterns, you can certainly mix and match your skirting board design with your home’s interior theme.

#4 acts as a barrier between the wet mops and the wall

Constant contact with a wet mop can damage walls with ugly damp spots! When mopping the floor, a floor skirting acts as a useful barrier between the wet mop and the wall, preventing those ugly wet spots.

Never underestimate the importance of what skirting boards can do for your home. With the right design and color, this simple furniture can add beauty to your home and protect those precious walls too.